YEARLY HIGH
0.1863 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.1768 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1818 BHD

2012 PGK to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 0.1863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.1768.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0096 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1789 to the December average rate of 0.1830, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1863 was up 4.49% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1783, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 932 BHD
2011 Average 805 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 884 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.93 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1838
0.1785
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BHD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.1807, compared to 0.1829 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1807
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1829

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0067 BHD (High: 0.1842 / Low: 0.1775). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 BHD (High: 0.1818 / Low: 0.1808).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0067
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.1817) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1553), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0264 (+17.01%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.1817
2011 Avg (May) 0.1553

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1826 0.1768 0.1789
February 0.1842 0.1775 0.1797
March 0.1843 0.1792 0.1801
April 0.1854 0.1801 0.1828
May 0.1863 0.1808 0.1817
June 0.1818 0.1808 0.1811
July 0.1850 0.1795 0.1826
August 0.1840 0.1814 0.1826
September 0.1851 0.1820 0.1834
October 0.1853 0.1811 0.1830
November 0.1838 0.1818 0.1827
December 0.1844 0.1806 0.1830